Quick Reference Guide for Avada Live Builder

This quick reference guide provides a handy summary of the most common tasks and shortcuts for working with the Avada Live Builder on the Dixie Chemical websites.

Login & Access

WordPress Login https://[website-url]/wp-admin
Access Pages Left sidebar → Pages
Open Live Builder Hover over page → "Edit with Live Builder"

Live Builder Interface

  • Top Toolbar: Save, Preview, Exit, Responsive Mode, Undo/Redo
  • Left Sidebar: Elements, Library, Navigator, Settings
  • Content Area: Page content for editing
  • Element Controls: Appear when element is selected

Text Editing Shortcuts

Task How To
Edit text Click directly on text
Bold text Select text → B icon (or Ctrl+B)
Italic text Select text → I icon (or Ctrl+I)
Add link Select text → Chain icon → Enter URL
Change color Select text → Color palette icon
Create list Click ••• → Bullet or Number icon
Change alignment Select text → Alignment icons

Image Management Shortcuts

Task How To
Replace image Click image → Edit pencil → Replace
Resize image Select image → Design tab → Size options
Add new image + button → Image element → Drag to page
Set alt text Select image → Content tab → Alt Text field
Add background image Select container → Design tab → Background

Saving & Publishing

  • Save Draft: Save without publishing
  • Publish: Make changes live immediately
  • Schedule: Set future publish date/time

SEO Best Practices

  • Use proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
  • Add descriptive alt text to all images
  • Keep paragraphs short (2-3 sentences)
  • Include keywords naturally in headings and first paragraph
  • Use descriptive link text (not "click here")

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue Solution
Can't select element Try using Navigator panel
Changes not saving Check if in Preview mode
Text formatting issues Try applying one format at a time
Image appears distorted Check aspect ratio settings
Can't find page Use search box in Pages screen

Remember

  • Always save your work frequently
  • Preview changes before publishing
  • Exit properly using the Exit button
  • Log out when finished